Coconut milk or almond milk for my smoothies – I always use vegan milk now because I find cow’s milk congesting on my skin. I always have avocados in my fridge to chuck in salads or smoothies. They are packed with fibre and healthy fats which are great for energy and the brain! I’m obsessed … Read More
INGREDIENTS 150 g / 5.30 oz vegan 70% cocoa dark chocolate 120 ml / ½ cup aquafaba (chickpea brine), from a tin of chickpeas 200 g / 1 cup sugar, I used a natural sweetener made from stevia 180 g / ¾ cup 100% natural peanut butter 2 tbsp water or plant milk (I used … Read More
The skin is the body’s largest organ. Good skin starts from within so looking at the diet is a good place to begin if you want healthy-looking skin. The gut and liver are key organs in skin health so in order to have great skin, both these organs need to be functioning well. Here are … Read More
How Stress Affects Our Immune System Stress has been linked with a weakened immune system. A recent review in the Psychology Journal documents that chronic stress, lasting over a long period of time, is associated with higher levels of inflammation in the immune system that has potential further health consequences. So too much stress is … Read More
Veganism is everywhere and more and more people are choosing to become vegan mostly for ethical and compassionate choices such as animal welfare. Veganism is now a way of living – it isn’t just about giving up dairy and meat, it’s a lifestyle choice that goes across all aspects of life including fashion, beauty and … Read More
Ingredients Base 1 cup of cashews 1 cup of desiccated coconut 3 tbsp of cocoa powder 6 pitted dates 3 tbsp honey Filling 1 cup of quinoa 1 cup of coconut milk 3 pitted dates Method For the crust, put all of the ingredients into a food processor and blend until a dough like mixture. … Read More
For the past week I’ve been trialling the new CBD lozenges by Naturopathica. I wanted to see if the active cannabidiol (don’t worry it’s the non psychoactive compound!) would make a difference to my stress levels. More specifically I wanted to see if they would enhance feelings of calm and assist in better sleep. Here’s … Read More
Let’s face it – healthy eating can be a minefield. There are so many diets out there that are considered to be healthy – keto, intermittent fasting, vegan, gluten-free… the list goes on. But healthy eating doesn’t have to be difficult or complicated! Below are some of the basic ingredients to a balanced diet: 1) … Read More
Some people believe that adrenal fatigue isn’t a ‘thing’ and that it’s not documented or a real illness. Some doctors dismiss patients and tell them that their symptoms are ‘all in their head’ and that they need to stop being hypochondriacs. However, 80% of adults have suffered from adrenal fatigue at some stage in their … Read More
I’m a fan of supplements but only to SUPPLEMENT the diet. I’m also a big believer that we live in a world where we are lacking in many nutrients because our diets rely on quick fixes and convenience foods that aren’t nutrient-dense. Stress is also a major robber of vitamins and minerals, especially the energy … Read More